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Paris Junior College News Archive

Welcome to the PJC News Archive. Listed on the pages below are the hundreds of news items released by PJC over the previous few years.


September 14, 2005

Owens Centennial Celebration set for November

The tribute will recognize the 100th birthday of William A. Owens, a Lamar County native, noted author, and former Columbia University professor.

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September 13, 2005

Wal-Mart donation supports adult education

Photo: Wal-Mart on Tuesday donated $2,500 to Paris Junior College's Adult Education and Family Literacy program.

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September 12, 2005

The call goes out to tell a story, sing a song

Those interested in acting and singing are invited to audition for a part in the upcoming PJC productin of "Tell Me A Story - Sing Me A Song" Thursday, Sept. 15.

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September 12, 2005

PJC fall enrollment increases by 6 percent

Enrollment at the three Paris Junior College campuses hit 4,371 this semester, and contact hours surpassed 1 million for the first time.

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September 06, 2005

PJC welcomes students displaced by Katrina

Paris Junior College has made special provisions for students fleeing the hurricane-ravaged Gulf coast to continue their education in the Lone Star State.

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August 29, 2005

Auditions set for fall theatre productions

Love the theatre and want to be a part of it? Here's your chance: Auditions for the Paris Junior College Speech and Theatre Department's fall productions are open to everyone.

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August 24, 2005

E.C. Hancock retires after 41 years at PJC

The math and biology instructor estimates he has taught more than 15,000 students during his Paris Junior College career, and has seen the college's student body grow from 400 to 4,000.

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August 24, 2005

PJC budget approved; tax rate unchanged

Regents left PJC's tax rate unchanged for the coming year, and approved a $19.8 million budget for 2005-2006, an increase of $923,000.

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August 18, 2005

Lady Dragons rank on WBCA academic list

Coach Scott Hyland's 2004-2005 squad placed 12th on the WBCA's annual academic ranking of junior college teams.

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August 16, 2005

Homer honored as Distinguished Alumnus

The District 3 state representative is lauded by friends and colleagues during a banquet in his honor Aug. 11.

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August 04, 2005

TIJT instructor meets a racing legend at NY show

Frank Poye, AWI certified watchmaker and instructor at the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology, was introduced to racing legend Mario Andretti while attending the JA International Jewelry Show in New York.

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August 02, 2005

Deanna Young new coordinator of student activities

Paris native joined PJC staff Aug. 1.

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July 21, 2005

Ross Hodge named assistant basketball coach

Former Dragon and assistant at Texas A&M University-Commerce returning to Paris Junior College.

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July 20, 2005

Report from Sri Lanka: The long trip east

TIJT instructor Tony Underwood writes about the long journey to Sri Lanka he and fellow instructor Harrel Harrison recently completed. The two will spend the next several weeks teaching in the island nation off the coast of India.

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July 15, 2005

Homer to be honored as Distinguished Alumnus

Recognition banquet for state representative is scheduled for Aug. 11 in Harold E. Hunt Physical Education Center.

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July 15, 2005

Hub Hollis Field getting new seats in covered area

Fans and supporters of the Dragons can contribute to the effort by "purchasing" a new seat, and inscriptions will note the donor or the person the donor wishes to honor.

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July 08, 2005

PJC receives three Workforce Commission grants

Funds will be used for outreach services to first-generation college students and for training programs for business and industry.

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July 01, 2005

David Johnson named new PJC golf coach

Abilene native has coached at Navarro, Cisco College and Howard Payne University and is a former Junior College All-American football player at Cisco College.

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July 01, 2005

Ashley Johnston named assistant softball coach

Louisiana native joining the PJC Dragons effective Aug. 1.

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June 30, 2005

Quick THEA testing set for all campuses

Testing slated for July 9 at the Paris campus, as well as at the Greenville Center and Sulphur Springs Center.

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